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Why Your Blood Pressure Matters More Than You Think | Dr. Heather Prendergast
The emergency department functions as a raw, unfiltered safety net for the underinsured, acting as a crucial entry point where systemic healthcare failures and social determinants of health are put on full display. In this episode, Dr. Heather Prendergast, a professor of emergency medicine and vice dean for clinical affairs at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, joins host Dr. Pamela Mehta to share insights from her decorated 30-year career. Together, they dive into the true meaning of clinical adaptability, the hidden burdens driving chronic disease in underserved populations…
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